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Overview
The letters in this collection were
sent by Leonhard Family and Lehigh University President Thomas M. Drown about Julian
Albert Leonhard's death from typhoid fever in his freshman year from a possible
fraternity hazing prank. Leonhard’s typhoid was caused by contaminated water which
was believed to be from the Bethlehem city water.

Overview
These papers reflect an era of formally engraved invitations, letters of appreciation among faculty, students, university presidents and alumni and general camaraderie. Interesting historical notes are stated in some of the letters in the exchange between a faculty member and three University presidents.

Overview
Typescripts of speeches, many with additional penciled-in notes, given by Dr. Drinker as president of Lehigh University, as president of the American Forestry Association, and as a supporter of war preparedness and the Student Army Training Corps movement.